Head of IT Infrastructure

A financial firm is looking for a Head of IT Infrastructure to join their team in New York, pensation: $200-220kResponsibilities:Review and set the global technology infrastructure strategy in alignment with the firm's overall business objectives.Ensure ongoing maintenance and proactive monitoring of all infrastructure components to guarantee optimal performance and minimal downtime.Manage virtual data centers, ensuring efficient and secure operations, including server setup, storage solutions, and backup systems.Plan and execute regular upgrades and enhancements to the infrastructure to ensure it remains current with industry standards and capable of supporting new technologies.Design and oversee the cloud architecture to ensure it supports current and future business needs.Implement and integrate AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making processes.Drive the development and implementation of AI initiative across various departments.Oversee the deployment and maintenance of AI systems, ensuring they deliver actionable insights and improvements.Manage a team of network engineers and service desk technicians, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.Collaborate with business leaders and users across departments to understand their needs and ensure technology infrastructure supports and enhances business operations.Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement technology solutions that address their specific needs and challenges.Oversee the planning and execution of infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.Ensure all technology infrastructure adheres to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for security and data protection.Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies and procedures.Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with a focus on infrastructure, cloud transformation, cloud technologies, VDI, and AIExperience leading and managing global teams of engineers and help desk techniciansProven track record of successfully leading and implementing cloud transformation projectsUnderstanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and architectureExperience with AI technologies and applications in a business contextExpertise in VDI solutions and remote work technologiesStrong leadership and team management skillsStrong project management and organizational skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAble to work closely with business leaders across departments to understand their needs and align technology infrastructure accordinglyStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAble to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Created: 2024-10-27